Anyone who's logged into social media in the last 72 hours knows, whether they want to or not, that Pokémon Go is taking over our civilization.

The mobile app game based on the popular anime and game series Pokémon has users tracking down and "catching" adorable beasts that, on a phone, appear to be standing right in front of them.

In Battle Creek, Pokemon Go users have been spotted in the downtown area, congregating at Friendship Park and near Commerce Point in particular Monday. Area points of interest downtown, including the Underground Railroad monument and the Sojourner Truth statue, also work as destinations in the game.

Everything seemed to be going fine, and the game's been praised as a great way to get outside, get some exercise and meet new friends, but that doesn't mean there aren't dangers lurking about. Read on to make sure you're game stays fun.

Be aware of malware: Technology news site CNET reported Monday that some Android device users were finding malicious software on their phones and tablets after downloading the game from unofficial sources. They came up with a list of ways to avoid the problem here.

Watch your step: New users and those logging back into the game will find warnings about watching where they're going; if Meowth or Squirtle is across the street, cross like you would in any other situation, for crying out loud. The warning graphic in the game shows a user unknowingly walking into a dragon's mouth, so, uh, don't do that either.

Keep an eye out for crime: USA Today reported Monday that four people in O'Fallon, Mo., were arrested for allegedly adding a location in the game to draw in users, then attempting to rob them.

“It’s causing people to be distracted. They’re going around catching these pikachus,” police Sgt. Bill Stringer said in the article. “Clearly, it’s a distraction.”

While no crime is considered to have happened, the paper also reported Monday that a Wyoming woman discovered a dead body while tracking down a Pokemon.

Pikachu's reading your emails (well, maybe): Those who signed into the game using the Google account option could have found the cute monsters checking out their emails, although the game developer, Niantic Inc., said it was an error that caused the game to access Google accounts, according to USA Today.

"According to a Google support page," the article said, "granting full access allows an app to 'see and modify nearly all information in your Google Account.' The exceptions are changing your password, deleting your account or making purchases through Google Pay."

Niantic said they're working on a fix and Google will reduce the amount of access allowed, the article said.

Contact Andy Fitzpatrick at 269-966-0697 or afitzpatrick@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on Twitter: @am_fitzpatrick